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BADIANA OIL [1 record]

Record 1 2002-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacy
DEF

A fragrant essential oil obtained from star aniseed and used chiefly as a flavoring agent, expectorant, and carminative.

OBS

Star anise [is the] fruit of Illicium verum Hook. f., Magnoliaceae ...

Key term(s)
  • badian oil

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacie
DEF

Liquide incolore, composé principalement d'anéthol et obtenu par distillation des graines de la badiane (Illicum verum). Aromatisant (saveurs d'anis, de réglisse, de pêche, etc.) pour boissons, crème glacée, bonbons.

CONT

[...] pour préparer le Pastis, on n'utilise que l'essence de badiane tirée de l'anis étoilé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacia
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